News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
CONTEST NEWS – Over the past few years, I have collected quite a few portable power packs. Some of them are small pocket-sized devices that are convenient but limited in connectivity and power. Some are medium-sized and need a carrying bag or use a built-in handle, but are also limited in connectivity and power. My …
NEWS – I have a question for you dog owners out there. What is the worst part of walking your pooch? If you didn’t say picking up and carrying around their poo, then you and I need to talk. The act itself is never fun, and carrying around that bag of joy isn’t either. Enter …
NEWS – While those of us here at The Gadgeteer are constantly checking out various gadgets, it seems a large part of the world had been falling prey to the “let the smartphone do it” syndrome. At least it was, before the recent global pandemic and resulting quarantine brought back uses for small, single-purpose items. …
NEWS – When I think about my first smartphone from years ago and compare it to today’s smartphones, I am always so amazed at how far technology has advanced. The smartphones of today are lighter, thinner, and so much smarter. Each time I get a new phone, it is so much more capable than the …
The New iPhone 12 cases by Smartish add more smarts to your smartphone Read More
NEWS – Saddleback Leather keeps the new goodies coming faster than I can keep up with them! We’ve seen new style big and small backpacks, a new briefcase, and even a phone stand in recent weeks. The latest addition is in the small carry category, specifically a large version of their leather notebook covers . …
NEWS – Previously I had written about an app that Apple had released that allowed users to control their AppleTV from their iPhones. Apple recently removed that app from their App Store, because they have built it into iOS14. To find the remote, swipe up to display the Control Center. Look down near the bottom …
NEWS – Sometimes you just don’t need a big ol’ bag for all of your stuff. That’s where the Bento Bag from Rickshaw Bagworks comes in. This tight little design is all about maximizing the space for your EDC with modular compartmentalization. If you’re an artist, a carry minimalist, or you just carry more stuff …
The Bento Bag by Rickshaw Bagworks: your essential EDC, personalized Read More
NEWS – Every other month, I get a rather unusual item in my Amazon Subscribe and Save bundle: A fuzzy, squeaky duck. This dog toy for $3.75 is sold by Outward Hound under the brand name “Invincibles.” And that’s a bit of an overstatement. My two pups have proved over and over that these toys …
Outward Hound dog toy isn’t “invincible” but it’s pretty good Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Imagine this horror scenario – you’re out and about and spot a trendy food truck. They offer tasty burritos, but…how will you keep it warm on the way back to the office? Even more importantly, how will you eat it without dropping any of that burrito goodness on your clothes, desk, car, …
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Peak Design products are well known here at the Gadgeteer. We’ve reviewed no fewer than 6 of their bags over years and have admired their style and ingenuity. Today they have launched a brand new collection of mounting gear that they call Mobile. What is it? The new Mobile ecosystem starts with …
Peak Design launches a new Mobile mount ecosystem – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always on the lookout for a product with a simple, clean style that has a unique method of operation and unique function. Brian Conte’s latest Kickstarter campaign, Pad&Post, checks all these boxes for me (pun very much intended). What is it? Pad&Post is a magnetic pen and notepad system that provides …
NEWS – An empty Altoids tin works great as a small container to hold survival gear like matches, first aid supplies, and more. Many people like to add them to their EDC and the Salvos Kydex holster from Armatus Carry is the perfect way to keep the tin on your belt or bag. They are …
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are so many cool and useful new wallets appearing on the market all the time, it’s impossible to keep track of them all. I recently stumbled upon the FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series Kickstarter campaign and it appeared to be one that would be worth sharing. What is it? The …
FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – This one is for my fellow role playing game aficionados out there (I’m a Dungeons and Dragons guy myself). You may already know about how you can use Hero Forge to create completely custom miniatures that they’ll print for you in a variety of materials. But they recently upgraded their service, and now …
NEWS – Trash – we all produce it and we have to store it until trash day. Most of us have some sort of trash can in the kitchen. All that’s fine until we put nasty, stinky stuff in the can the day after trash day and have to smell it for the next several …
Turn your stinky trash into odor-free ice cubes with Petal Read More